- male
- 50 Years
- 07/02/2025
I was diagnosed with COVID about 16 days ago and spent 3 days in the hospital. They sent me home once my CRP level was below 2. Now, 10 days later, my CRP is at 4.4. I'm taking Medrol 16 mg and Ecosprin 150 mg, but its gone up. Should I be concerned about this increase?
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not majorly
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist
Answered 25/07/2025
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